NHK World Saturday

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

A remarkable painting from World War II: a giant canvas depicting working women, created by an all-female team. The war gave women a chance to shine - photographer Oishi Yoshino explores their story.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

From ancient board games to modern pixels, gaming has defined eras - learn how Japanese games dominated the '80s, a classic was made behind the Iron Curtain, and US gaming made a comeback in the '90s.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: the piano with a silent system and plastic food models.

...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun!

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Train rides provide panoramas of landscapes and lifestyles, with opportunities to hop off and meet the people. The tracks run to well-known and less-explored parts of Japan.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest we look at rice snacks, traditional food with surprising diversity.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Controversial domestic and global issues that affect Japan are probed and discussed.

Leading experts teach us by means of demonstrations and quizzes how to listen to the Earth and prepare for earthquakes, typhoons, volcanoes and other life-threatening natural disasters.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Solidifying Tokugawa shogunate rule, 'born shogun' Iemitsu - the third of his line - paved the way for dramatic change via political reform and new ideas.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

A remarkable painting from World War II: a giant canvas depicting working women, created by an all-female team. The war gave women a chance to shine - photographer Oishi Yoshino explores their story.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

From ancient board games to modern pixels, gaming has defined eras - learn how Japanese games dominated the '80s, a classic was made behind the Iron Curtain, and US gaming made a comeback in the '90s.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.

Leading experts teach us by means of demonstrations and quizzes how to listen to the Earth and prepare for earthquakes, typhoons, volcanoes and other life-threatening natural disasters.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Twelve years after a massive quake and tsunami in northeast Japan, we follow taxi drivers in Kesennuma - one of the affected towns - to experience people's memories and hopes through their eyes.

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking

Elegant and practical, braided cords are essential for kimonos and other aspects of everyday life.

A vast expanse of drift ice spanning the frigid Sea of Okhotsk in the World Natural Heritage Site of Shiretoko sets the stage for a variety of novel winter adventures.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Solidifying Tokugawa shogunate rule, 'born shogun' Iemitsu - the third of his line - paved the way for dramatic change via political reform and new ideas.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Train rides provide panoramas of landscapes and lifestyles, with opportunities to hop off and meet the people. The tracks run to well-known and less-explored parts of Japan.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest we look at rice snacks, traditional food with surprising diversity.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

A remarkable painting from World War II: a giant canvas depicting working women, created by an all-female team. The war gave women a chance to shine - photographer Oishi Yoshino explores their story.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

From ancient board games to modern pixels, gaming has defined eras - learn how Japanese games dominated the '80s, a classic was made behind the Iron Curtain, and US gaming made a comeback in the '90s.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Train rides provide panoramas of landscapes and lifestyles, with opportunities to hop off and meet the people. The tracks run to well-known and less-explored parts of Japan.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest we look at rice snacks, traditional food with surprising diversity.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.

Leading experts teach us by means of demonstrations and quizzes how to listen to the Earth and prepare for earthquakes, typhoons, volcanoes and other life-threatening natural disasters.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Twelve years after a massive quake and tsunami in northeast Japan, we follow taxi drivers in Kesennuma - one of the affected towns - to experience people's memories and hopes through their eyes.

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking

Elegant and practical, braided cords are essential for kimonos and other aspects of everyday life.

A vast expanse of drift ice spanning the frigid Sea of Okhotsk in the World Natural Heritage Site of Shiretoko sets the stage for a variety of novel winter adventures.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Solidifying Tokugawa shogunate rule, 'born shogun' Iemitsu - the third of his line - paved the way for dramatic change via political reform and new ideas.

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities - people pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

In the shadow of China's high GDP, it is possible that a significant distortion will lead to prolonged economic stagnation - we gather open-source information to understand the state of its economy.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

In-depth world discussion; global opinion leaders debate key issues facing our modern world, presenting solutions to help solve these concerns.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Stay in the groove and keep up to date with the latest Japanese music of all genres ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-7.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

Discover the nature-rich side of Tokyo - kitties' favourite spots include a small shrine in a forest, a box bed at a horseback riding club, and the top of their owners' beloved cars!

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Don't let the charming appearance and birdsong of the bull-headed shrike fool you - this cold-blooded killer will impale prey on any sharp object for a much later meal... and often out of love!

Kamikochi is a beautiful mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that's 1,500m above sea level - with a reflective pond and rime ice, see the frozen beauty of Kamikochi through time-lapse photography.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur is an urban centre with two million people - it is the cultural, tourism, political and economic core of Malaysia, driving growth through industrialisation and IT hubs.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Twelve years after a massive quake and tsunami in northeast Japan, we follow taxi drivers in Kesennuma - one of the affected towns - to experience people's memories and hopes through their eyes.

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking

Elegant and practical, braided cords are essential for kimonos and other aspects of everyday life.

A vast expanse of drift ice spanning the frigid Sea of Okhotsk in the World Natural Heritage Site of Shiretoko sets the stage for a variety of novel winter adventures.